The
Monroeville Senior Citizen Center, built in 1980, has
become the hub of activity for Monroeville and Pitcairn
seniors. The Center provides daily activities, services,
and programs for adults 50 years of age and older.

As
of June 2010 the center had over 2000 members. On average
the center has approximately 4,500 visits per month
with an average of 55,000 visits per year.

Services
offered to seniors have included health services, counseling
services, income tax assistance and drivers training
classes. The free health services include blood pressure
screenings and hearing screenings. The Stroke Group,
created to aid stroke victims, meets here on a weekly
basis for exercise, games, and socializing. Financial
Counseling is also available through AARP. In addition,
the center provides a free bus service to residents
of Monroeville and Pitcairn for shopping trips, club
meetings, and special events held at the center.

In
January 2009 the center opened a fitness center. The
facility features a great line of senior friendly cardio
and strength training equipment including Star Trac
treadmills, total body cross trainers, Expresso virtual
reality recumbent bikes, and the Star Trac Humansport
strength training system. The use of this room is “FREE
to all Monroeville/Pitcairn residents 65 years of age
or older. A minimal fee is charged for adults 50-64
years and nonresident’s ages 60+.

The
center also offers a variety of fitness programs which
include: low impact aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, tai
chi, line dancing, strength training classes, and Zumba.
The center also became a Silver Sneakers site in January
of 2010. Silver Sneakers aerobic classes are offered
each day, including Muscular Strength and Range of Movement,
Cardio Circuit, and Yoga Stretch.

All
of the center's activities, programs, and services depend
on one key element for maintaining success -- volunteers.
Volunteers are found at the heart of all activities.
Without the able dedication of volunteers, the center
would not be able to provide the pleasure and enjoyment
to the many residents who attend the programs and activities.